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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1199 in the Book of Forgetfulness in Prayer.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1199

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1199 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Forgetfulness in Prayer), narrated by Narrated Asma':, states: "I went to `Aisha and she was standing praying and the people, too, were standing (praying). So I said, "What is the matter with the people?" She beckoned with her head towards the sky. I said, "(Is…"

Forgetfulness in Prayer

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الثَّوْرِيُّ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ، قَالَتْ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ وَهِيَ تُصَلِّي قَائِمَةً وَالنَّاسُ قِيَامٌ فَقُلْتُ مَا شَأْنُ النَّاسِ فَأَشَارَتْ بِرَأْسِهَا إِلَى السَّمَاءِ‏.‏ فَقُلْتُ آيَةٌ‏.‏ فَقَالَتْ بِرَأْسِهَا أَىْ نَعَمْ‏.‏

I went to `Aisha and she was standing praying and the people, too, were standing (praying). So I said, "What is the matter with the people?" She beckoned with her head towards the sky. I said, "(Is there) a sign?" She nodded intending to say, "Yes."

Narrated by Narrated Asma':

Context

In this hadith, Asma' visits Aisha (رضى الله عنها) during a time when people are engaged in prayer. Noticing that Aisha is praying while the congregation is also standing, Asma' inquires about the situation. Aisha indicates with her head towards the sky, suggesting that a divine sign or revelation is occurring. This moment highlights the significance of prayer and the awareness of divine signs during worship.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us of the importance of maintaining focus and awareness during daily prayers. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their connection to the divine and to stay alert to signs of spiritual significance while engaging in worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the act of prayer and the awareness of divine signs during worship.

Prayer

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And that when the Servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him, they almost became about him a compacted mass."

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And that which she was worshipping other than Allah had averted her [from submission to Him]. Indeed, she was from a disbelieving people."

وَجَدتُّهَا وَقَوْمَهَا يَسْجُدُونَ لِلشَّمْسِ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ وَزَيَّنَ لَهُمُ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ أَعْمَٰلَهُمْ فَصَدَّهُمْ عَنِ ٱلسَّبِيلِ فَهُمْ لَا يَهْتَدُونَ

I found her and her people prostrating to the sun instead of Allah, and Satan has made their deeds pleasing to them and averted them from [His] way, so they are not guided,

فَلَمَّا جَآءَتْ قِيلَ أَهَٰكَذَا عَرْشُكِ ۖ قَالَتْ كَأَنَّهُۥ هُوَ ۚ وَأُوتِينَا ٱلْعِلْمَ مِن قَبْلِهَا وَكُنَّا مُسْلِمِينَ

So when she arrived, it was said [to her], "Is your throne like this?" She said, "[It is] as though it was it." [Solomon said], "And we were given knowledge before her, and we have been Muslims [in submission to Allah].

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فَخَرَجَ عَلَىٰ قَوْمِهِۦ مِنَ ٱلْمِحْرَابِ فَأَوْحَىٰٓ إِلَيْهِمْ أَن سَبِّحُوا۟ بُكْرَةًۭ وَعَشِيًّۭا

So he came out to his people from the prayer chamber and signaled to them to exalt [Allah] in the morning and afternoon.

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This hadith is #1199 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Forgetfulness in Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Asma':.

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